Honda has finally provided official details on the new CBR300R.
Building on the platform of the CBR250R, the CBR300R has a286cc capacity and the six-speed gearbox’s final drive ratio that has been lengthened for more efficient highway speed cruising.
The PGM fuel injection has been remapped with a focus on crisp throttle response, and the bike has and a new CBR500R-inspired muffler design.
A steel diamond twin-spar frame provides the backbone of the CBR300R’s chassis. There’s a colour-matched undercowl, dual headlights and steeply raked rear seat unit, while a reshaped seat alters the riding position to improve ground reach. Anti-lock braking comes as an option.
Colours are Gunpowder Black Metallic or Millennium Red.
There’s no price at this stage, with availability commencing in the second quarter of 2014.